The aggravation of vata causes constipation. Improper eating habits including eating a lot of food, eating food which is difficult to digest (such as meat) and not eating enough vegetables and salads also lead to constipation.
Constipation means different things to different people. You may have constipation if you have three or fewer bowel movements in a week or if stool is hard, dry, painful, or difficult to pass.
Causes and Symptoms of Constipation.
No bowel movements at least once a day
Loss of appetite.
Constipation occurs when stool passes through the large intestine too slowly.
Pain in the abdomen
feeling a lot of stress.
eating a low-fiber diet.
taking calcium or iron supplements.
problems with the muscles and nerves in the intestine, rectum, or anus.
Irregular sleeping habits or emotional disturbances,
Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement.
Remedies for Constipation
Don't forget to take in a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of clarified butter at bedtime. Or Drink a glass of boiled water with one teaspoon of flax seed
A common Ayurvedic medicine for constipation is Triphala Churna. It is a powder made by grinding three kinds of herbs. A teaspoon of this powder taken with warm water or milk at the time going to bed is beneficial.
Eat only when hungry and maintain at least 4 hours between meals.
Do not mix too many kinds of foods in one meal.
limit eating of low-fiber diet like pizza, ice cream, cheese, meat, snacks like chips, and processed foods.
Always eat freshly cooked food, and chew food thoroughly.
Ayurvedic Treatments and tips for Constipation.
Drink plenty of water and other liquids such as fruit and vegetable juices and clear soups.
Get enough exercise.
Eat more fiber. food like apples, peaches, oranges, pears, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower.
Drinking lemon juice mixed with warm water two to three times a day eases constipation.
Never take a sleep immediately after taking meals instead of it take a small walk.
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